There are days that stand out in the history of a club. Some of them are great memories, while others are sour. Dec. 6, 2015, is one that still leaves a bad taste in the mouths of Columbus Crew fans.
After finishing second in the Eastern Conference and tied for third overall in the Major League Soccer standings that season, the Crew marched through the MLS Cup playoffs, defeating the Montreal Impact 4-3 on aggregate and the Supporters’ Shield-winning New York Red Bulls 2-1 over two legs. There were early goals and late-game heroics and the Black & Gold felt like a team of destiny on that first Sunday in December.